Will Windows 10 become just Windows?

Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 on October 14th, 2025. It will mark just over 10 years since the operating system was first introduced.

Will Windows 11 replace Windows 10?

Windows 11 will be a free upgrade to Windows 10, which some compatible PCs will have access to on or around Oct. 5. (Microsoft says it will take until mid-2022 for the update to be made available to all eligible computers.)

Is Microsoft going to release Windows 11?

Microsoft said the launch will be “phased and measured,” with new eligible devices getting the upgrade first and the rest getting offered the free upgrade sometime between October and mid-2022, depending on your hardware, age of device and other factors.

Is Windows 11 quicker?

Windows 11 definitely feels faster and smoother compared to Windows 10. Much of this comes from the improved memory management system that Windows 11 is using. If you own an average computer in terms of specs, you’ll definitely notice the difference. The same is valid for old low-specs machines.

Should I wait for Windows 11?

Should I wait to install Windows 11? Yes, should wait. Since the company is already planning not to make Windows 11 available for all eligible devices until the second half of 2022, it’s recommended to wait until it’s fully released to make sure you get the most stable release of the OS.

Is Windows 11 upgrade free?

A more disruptive shift is Microsoft’s controversial minimum hardware requirements for Windows 11. So, while Windows 11 is a free upgrade for Windows 10 users, it’s not necessarily going to be available to all Windows 10 users. To upgrade, your device must be running Windows 10, version 2004 or later.

How long is win 10 supported?

The Windows 10 support lifecycle has a five-year mainstream support phase that began on July 29, 2015, and a second five-year extended support phase that begins in 2020 and extends until October 2025.